The annual salary statistics of other biological scientists in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana is shown in Table 1. The wage data of other biological scientists in Indianapolis-Carmel is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for other biological scientists in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $105,400. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $63,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $49,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of other biological scientists from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,870 | 3.27% | -54.92% |
| 2021 | $61,780 | -29.88% | - |
| 2018 | $80,240 | 3.20% | - |
| 2017 | $77,670 | -1.84% | - |
| 2016 | $79,100 | 23.46% | - |
| 2015 | $60,540 | 1.24% | - |
| 2014 | $59,790 | -14.22% | - |
| 2013 | $68,290 | -44.90% | - |
| 2012 | $98,950 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $63,870, Indianapolis-Carmel is the lowest paying city for other biological scientists in state of Indiana, following city of Bloomington (median annual salary of $77,690). Compared with the highest paying city Bloomington, the median annual salary of other biological scientists in Indianapolis-Carmel is 17.8 percent (17.8%) lower.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Bloomington | |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | |
| Indianapolis-Carmel |